Guidewire Technical Lead

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Job Title: Guidewire PolicyCenter Cloud Developer/Lead

Job Summary

Are you an experienced Guidewire professional with a passion for solving complex problems and delivering high-quality solutions? We’re seeking a talented Guidewire PolicyCenter Cloud Developer/Lead to join our dynamic team. If you have extensive expertise in PolicyCenter, ClaimCenter, and BillingCenter applications, along with a strong background in integration and development, this is the opportunity you’ve been waiting for!

In this role, you’ll be responsible for developing, supporting, and maintaining Guidewire applications, particularly PolicyCenter Cloud, while collaborating closely with cross-functional teams to ensure the success of our projects. You’ll work in an Agile environment, focusing on application configuration, integration, performance optimization, and ensuring the highest quality software standards.

Key Responsibilities

• PolicyCenter Cloud Expertise: Leverage your expertise in PolicyCenter Cloud to design, configure, and integrate with ClaimCenter and BillingCenter applications.
• Application Development & Support: Take ownership of the development, production support, and maintenance of the Guidewire BillingCenter application, ensuring that it meets business needs and operational requirements.
• Configuration & Integration: Implement OOTB (Out-of-the-Box) features of PolicyCenter, ClaimCenter, and BillingCenter applications, with a focus on seamless integration with third-party systems.
• Code & Deployment Management: Utilize tools like TortoiseSVN, GitHub, and Jenkins for version control, code commits, and deployment processes.
• Defect Management & Issue Resolution: Use defect management tools such as JIRA and Microsoft Azure DevOps to track, manage, and resolve issues.
• SQL & Database Management: Design complex SQL queries to optimize system performance and ensure data integrity across applications.
• Web Services Development: Develop SOAP/RESTful web services and integrate XML, XSD, Messaging, and Plugins to streamline communication between systems.
• Agile & SDLC Process: Collaborate in an Agile environment, ensuring adherence to project planning, estimation processes, and reviews of test plans and cases to ensure successful delivery.
• Continuous Integration & Delivery (CI/CD): Implement and maintain CI/CD practices to automate and streamline the development lifecycle and ensure efficient, error-free deployments.
  
  

Required Experience

• PolicyCenter Cloud Experience: Expertise in Guidewire PolicyCenter Cloud is a must.
• Extensive Guidewire Experience: Proven experience in the configuration and integration of Guidewire PC, CC, and BC applications.
• Production Support & Maintenance: Hands-on experience in the development, production support, and maintenance of Guidewire BillingCenter.
• Version Control & Deployment Tools: Familiarity with TortoiseSVN, GitHub, Jenkins, and other tools for code management and deployment.
• Defect Management: Proficiency with JIRA, Microsoft Azure DevOps, or similar tools for issue tracking and resolution.
• Web Services & SQL: Experience with SOAP/RESTful web services, XML, XSD, and designing efficient SQL queries.
• Project Life Cycle Expertise: Full understanding of the SDLC, including requirement gathering, analysis, design, development, testing, implementation, and post-production support.
• CI/CD Understanding: Experience with Continuous Integration and Continuous Delivery (CI/CD) methodologies to improve development and deployment processes.
• Insurance Industry Experience: Familiarity with Property & Casualty Insurance business processes and applications.
  
  

Desired Skills

• Performance Tuning & Database Optimization: Experience in performance tuning and optimizing database interactions to ensure fast and efficient system performance.
• Leadership & Mentorship: Ability to lead a development team, mentor new employees, and provide guidance on best practices and system improvements.
• Strong Communication & Collaboration: Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to work collaboratively across teams and with stakeholders to gather and refine requirements.
• Problem-Solving & Analytical Skills: Strong analytical abilities to troubleshoot and resolve complex issues quickly while maintaining a focus on improving processes and system performance.
  
  

Education & Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a relevant discipline.
• Proven experience in leading development teams and driving results through collaboration.
• Ability to quickly debug complex problems and provide actionable solutions to improve system performance and functionality.
  
  

Why Join Us?

• Collaborative Environment: Work with a talented team of professionals dedicated to delivering innovative solutions within the insurance tech space.
• Career Growth: Opportunity to advance your career and sharpen your skills while working on cutting-edge technologies in the Guidewire ecosystem.
• Impactful Work: Directly contribute to the success of our projects, enhancing the Guidewire platform for global clients.
• Competitive Compensation: Enjoy a competitive salary and benefits package, including health insurance, and more.
• Work-Life Balance: We value your time and offer flexible work options to maintain a healthy work-life balance.
  
  

If you're ready to take on a challenging and rewarding role with a forward-thinking company, we want to hear from you! Apply today and join us in shaping the future of insurance technology.

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